WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80040321

[Aroken]

Windows Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.20348.2582]

WSL Version

WSL version: 2.2.4.0

Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?

• WSL 2
• WSL 1

Kernel Version

No response

Distro Version

No response

Other Software

No response

Repro Steps

Comand:
wsl --status

Result:
This application requires the Windows Subsystem for Linux Optional Component.
Install it by running: wsl.exe --install --no-distribution
The system may need to be restarted so the changes can take effect.
Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_WSL_OPTIONAL_COMPONENT_REQUIRED

Comand:
wsl --install

Result:
Ubuntu is already installed.
Launching Ubuntu...
Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80040321
Error: 0x80040321 (null)
Press any key to continue...

Expected Behavior

Ubuntu

Actual Behavior

WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80040321
Error: 0x80040321 (null)

Diagnostic Logs

WslLogs-2024-08-07_17-54-56.zip
WslLogs-2024-08-07_18-02-59.zip

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Diagnostic information

Multiple log files found, using: https://github.com/user-attachments/files/16532496/WslLogs-2024-08-07_17-54-56.zip
Detected appx version: 2.2.4.0

[Aroken]

I have Not found solution in similar issues

[Aroken]

I found the problem. The WSL service must only be started as Local System, not by a specific username.

Now looking for a way to run WSL with Ubuntu after the sign out.

[OneBlue]

@Aroken: Does that mean that you changed the configuration of WslService to run as a local user ? If so this is expected, since that service indeed needs to run as system.